Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
District 205
03.2021 - Current
Follow classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Keep accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives and uphold classroom routines to support student environments and schedules
Leverage classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
PROGRAM MANAGER
North Pointe Partners
01.2018 - 03.2021
Managed relationships with client stakeholders to identify business needs and objectives and assisted in developing workshops tailored to client needs
Oversaw development, implementation and follow up of all program activities working closely with sales management
Tracked and reported program results to customers to help facilitate client objectives change/ management activities
Worked with clients and internal personal to negotiate and execute proposals, General Service Agreements and invoices
Prepared client proposals and worked with all parties to identify and make changes
to articulate the terms of the program agreement, agendas and all related program material
Incorporated feedback
Developed and managed all Program logistics and materials including proposals, agendas, workbooks, evaluations, summaries and onsite room set up and
Coordinated post-program support through conference calls, email campaigns, video and audio modules, all in an effort to reach goal of early implementation efforts.
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONSULTANT
01.2007 - 01.2009
Scheduled office visits for wholesalers in both the financial institutions and financial advisor channels covering multiple product lines in an effort to increase wholesaler activity and drive sales
Focused on both prospects and existing producers
Researched industry related speakers for wholesaler client events; including managing communication with speakers and involved clients
Managed call campaigns on training programs and sales conference for Sequoia System International, a premier professional development company for those distributing financial products
Planned and executed meetings, special events, and other projects for broker dealer firms, wholesalers and financial representatives.
VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER, Financial Advisor and Financial
Allianz Life Financial Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
Developed and managed relationships at various levels with fifteen broker dealer firms in the financial advisor and financial institution channels
Primary focus was on senior executives and marketing officers
Positioned all Allianz product lines, including variable annuities, fixed annuities and long term care
Positioned strategies to sales management, external wholesalers and sales desk in an effort to influence their activity and achieve sales goals with strategic partner firms
Managed external and internal communication for all firms regarding operations, annuity sponsorship agreements, preferred list, recommended product list, product selling agreements and financial support
Aligned marketing campaigns with firm strategies in an effort to increase product visibility
Worked with centers of influence to create a ground swell.
VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, Financial Advisor and Financial
Scudder Investments
01.2000 - 01.2005
Established and maximized partnerships with broker dealer firms in both the financial advisor and financial institutions channel to expand distribution
Leveraged relationships within key broker-dealer firms to successfully negotiate vendor status, product positioning and visibility
Leveraged relationships with a tier 1 network that secured Variable Annuity Elite Partner status for Scudder
Worked with internal marketing partners to create and implement national and regional sales campaigns designed to increase market share with assigned broker dealer firms
Created tax season campaign for tier 1 firm that increased sales 20% over 6 month period
Created variable annuity campaign that improved Scudder’s rank and secured our position as a top tier provider
Developed and implemented strategic plan to introduce Scudder Advocate Annuities to the AIG network of dealers
Managed $5 million budget and determine appropriate allocation to Strategic Partner firms.